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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.93, 761.27 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.93, 761.27 and 233.97 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.93 : 761.27 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.93/761.27 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.93x = 761.27 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.93x = 178,113.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,113.17/507.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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